Lynchburg – Clay High School Announcements

April 1 1, 2018 Our Students Will Be Champions in the classroom and

Ambassadors for Our Community!! We are… L-C!

Students of the Month for February 2018

Austin Hilt - Non core, Austin Leininger- Science, Brooke Eyre- History

Elysia Taylor- Math, Abby Brownsberger- Englsih

Detention is on Tuesday and Thursday in room 304 from 2:35 to 3:35 Detention is served in room 304.

Detention for Tuesday, April 10 – 2108 - None

Detention for Thursday April 12, 2018 - None ●Jostens will be here April 13th during lunches to hand out senior orders (not cap and gowns). From the guidance Office

General Report Cards Scheduled to go out March 29th. Volunteer Opportunity

Students interested in Volunteering with Hospice of Hope. It looks great on resumes, counts as community service hours and there is no time

commitment required. We can use help with Patient Care or Office Volunteers or even Special Skill Volunteers.

Contact Guidance Office if interested

Scholarship Opportunities www.studentscholarships.org : Registered Users will be matched with Scholarships, Bursaries, and

Grants, that fit their profile. To access our Free Scholarship Database, simply create your own profile.

www.fastweb.com : The leading online resource in finding scholarships to help you pay for school. Register today!

UC Clermont offers Merit Scholarships for eligible students for the 2018-2019 school year Eligible w/ the following criteria

$2,500: GPA 3.5 or higher; minimum ACT composite 22

$1,500: GPA 3.0 or higher; minimum ACT composite 20

Apply before May 1, 2018 Thomas More College

We’re excited to tell you that Thomas More will give a $1500 extra scholarship to any student who applies and visits campus. A personal visit scheduled at www.thomasmore.edu/visit will work for this scholarship

The Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools offers several scholarship opportunities. Be sure to check out their website

https://omaccs.org/scholarships/ College Credit Plus Trustee Scholarship – Southern State Community College

Granted by the Board of Trustees of Southern State to high school graduates from the graduating class preceding Fall semester who enroll full-time at Southern State and have successfully completed at least one College Credit Plus class offered through Southern State while in high school. Requirements: minimum grade point average 2.5, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for a second year renewal. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required. Priority Deadline: August 1

Super Start Scholarship – Southern State Community College

Designed to offer high school seniors the opportunity to accelerate their college goals by taking up to six credits tuition free during the summer semester immediately following the completion of their high school career. The scholarship is non-transferrable and can only be used during the summer semester. Requirements: restricted to graduating high school seniors with minimum 2.75 GPA. Deadline: May 1

Seniors RECOMMENDATION FORMS: No letter of recommendation will be written without this form.

Please make sure you have turned in your form to Mrs. Hejazifar. these can be found on the Google Classroom for Seniors

College Applications: Take advantage of the 3 college visits. Application Process:

1. DEADLINES: if you still plan on applying to a school make sure to check their application DEADLINES.

2. NOTIFY THE GUIDANCE OFFICE once you have completed and SUBMITTED your application! This is IMPORTANT. Your application will not be processed unless an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT is sent directly from the High School.

3. Should begin receiving notice of admission. Narrow down your choices by comparing your financial aid package from each school.

4. Send ACT scores directly to the college through www.actstudent.org Financial Aid – Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Every student applying to a college or university needs to complete this form

Students may begin completing the FAFSA as early as OCTOBER 1st. Helpful Financial Aid Websites

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa www.fafsa.gov

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid Big 1st Step is Creating your FAFSA ID

Make sure your FAFSA is sent to the school you have applied/are attending. Be sure to look over your financial aid award letter carefully.

Graduation Requirements

Be sure you are enrolled in all required courses for graduation and have met one of the three pathways.

Visit http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/News/Two-additional-graduation-options-available-for-th for additional pathway options.

See the Guidance office for specifics and details about earning your diploma!

Juniors Take advantage of the 3 College Days.

Pick up College Visit Form in Guidance Office. Schedule a College Visit with School of your Choice. Bring back documentation from college the next school day.

South Central Power is offering an educational opportunity to participate in a FREE weeklong trip to Washington D.C. to learn about cooperative business models, spend a day on Capitol Hill, and attend Youth Day and visit many historical sites.

Applications available in the Guidance office Deadline March 30, 2018

Senior Course Registration for 2018-2019

Course Requests forms available via Google Classroom. DUE DATE FOR SCHEDULES Friday – February 23rd

If you have not turned in your schedule be sure to submit it ASAP!!!

Sophomores Laurel Oaks

Applications for Oaks are available online. Interested students should complete applications by the application deadline February 5th.

Students are still able to apply after the priority registration deadline. Students that applied by the February 5th deadline should be receiving notification

letters in the mail. Career Tech Tuesday: opportunity to visit Laurel again and see two programs. Designated dates

throughout the school year. See Guidance Office for details. Junior Course Registration for 2018-2019

Course Schedules were due Friday – March 2nd. PLEASE SUBMIT ASAP!!!

Freshmen Sophomore Course Registration for 2018-2019

Course Schedules due Friday – March 9th All information and course scheduling located on your Google Classroom!

CCP Students Current CCP Students need to stop in the office to complete the Intent to Participate form to

continue CCP for the 2018-2019 school year.

ACT • High School Code: 363120

• ACT PREP BOOKS are available for loan in the Guidance Office. Sign-up to check one out.

ACT Prep materials available on the ACT website: www.actstudent.org

Scholarships

Deadl

ine

Name Amo

unt

Information

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Harold

“Satch”

Fittro

Athletic

Scholars

hip

$2,0

00

To be eligible, students must

• Senior athlete at LCHS

• At least 2.75 GPA

• Lettered in an interscholastic sport at LC

• Must be planning on attending a college/university

Please see Guidance Office for application.

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Lynchbu

rg-Clay

Locally

Adminis

tered

Scholars

hips

Varie

s

Lynchburg-Clay High School offers 4 Locally Administered Scholarship.

Stop in the Guidance Office to pick up application for the following

scholarships

• Helen Rankin $1,000

• Lynchburg Mason Foundation; Carl Walton Memorial $1,000

• Alumni Association $750

• Jeff Wolfe $375

Each scholarship has similar requirements/criteria but all are separate in

terms of the eligibility. One application is required to apply for all 4

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C103

Souther

n Hills

Athletic

Confere

nce

Scholars

hip

$1,0

00

C103 offers scholarship opportunity for Graduating Seniors.

Application based on Athletic accomplishments (75%) in all sports

played & Academic accomplishments (25%). Pick up applications in

Guidance Office.

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by

4:00

p.m.

Highland

County

Farm

Bureau

Scholars

hip

Varie

s

Parents or applicant must be a member of Highland County Farm

Bureau. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

Available to graduating seniors who will be entering a two or four

year college or technical school and majoring in agriculture.

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Malcolm

P.

Adcock

Scholars

hip

$250

cash

and

IPAD

Malcolm Adcock was Cincinnati health commissioner for 11 years. He

was known for his dedication to improving health care services for

the low-income residents of Cincinnati. His proudest achievement

was keeping medical services intact at the city’s six health clinics,

located in low-income communities, despite Cincinnati’s budget

crisis. He served on the Community Advisory Board of Hoxworth

Blood Center for more than 15 years and was Board Chair from 1999

to 2003. This scholarship may be for you if you...

-Are a minority senior

-Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

-Are active in your school and community

-Submit a 0:30 video promoting blood donation. This video does not

need to

be of professional quality and can even be shot on your cell phone

Applications Available

@ http://hoxworth.org/content/dam/hoxworth/docs/HighSchool_A

dcockScholarshipApplication_Form2.pdf

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KNR

Don’t

Text &

Drive

Scholars

hip

$5,0

00

The law firm Kisling, Nestico & Redick is offering students enrolling in

an accredited college, university, or graduate program a scholarship

opportunity. The scholarship challenges students to come up with the

best plan to discourage people from distracted driving.

Visit KNR Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship:

https://www.knrlegal.com/knr-dont-text-drive-scholarship-2017/

for application and details.

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Florenc

e Allen

Scholars

hip

$500

-

$1,0

00

This $500 - $1,000 scholarship is awarded by The Allen Endowment

to provide Ohio women with the opportunity to achieve their full

potential through education.

See scholarship requirements and details

@ http://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/forms/scholarships/requireme

nts-florence-allen.pdf

Application available

@ http://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/forms/scholarships/applicatio

n-florence-allen.pdf

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David V.

Stivison

Appalac

hian

Commu

nity

Action

Scholars

hip

Fund

Varie

s

This scholarship is awarded by The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian

Development with the mission to provide financial assistance to

students who are residents of the COAD's service area that want to

attend an institution of higher education and lack the required

resources to do so.

Application available

@ http://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/forms/scholarships/applicatio

n-appalachian-community-action-scholarship.pdf

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Souther

n Hills

Commu

nity

Bank

Scholars

hip

$500

Eligibility: Reside in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland, or Ross

counties in Ohio. Be a high school graduating senior. GPA 3.0 or

higher.

Must be majoring in accounting, agriculture, business, economics,

finance, or information systems.

See Guidance Office for application and details.

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NCB

Money

Matters

Scholars

hip

NE

W

$1,0

00

Provide assistance towards any accredited college or technical school

education expenses for graduating high school seniors who have

completed the NCB Money Matters Financial Literacy Program.

Eligibility: Completion of the NCB Money Matters Financial Literacy

Program. At least a 3.0 GPA

Please see Guidance Office for applications and details.

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Ernie B.

Blanken

ship

Athletic

Scholars

hip

NE

W

$1,2

50

Provides assistance towards college expenses for graduating high

School senior athletes.

Must be senior athlete in Highland or Clinton County High school,

GPA 2.75, Lettered in an interscholastic sport during senior year,

Must have taken the ACT or SAT, and have passed proficiency test.

Please see Guidance Office for applications!

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Guy B. &

Mabel

Lykins

Scholars

hip

$500

.00

Open to high school seniors who will be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree,

maintain a GPA 3.0 Applicants may be called for a personal interview.

Eligibility: high school senior, seeking a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 GPA,

looking for students who are actively involved in community service.

See Guidance Office for application and details!

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William

D.

Squires

Educatio

n

Foundati

on Inc.

Varie

s

Primarily based on Financial need. EFC from FAFSA must be under

$8000. Applicants must know career goal; be highly motivated & have

good character; show academic promise with min. 3.20 GPA

http://wmdsquiresfoundation.org/seniors/

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DP&L

and

Vectren

Energy

Leaders

hip

Scholars

hip

$1,0

00

Eligible for students in their service territory who have demonstrated

outstanding energy leadership, knowledge and interest in continuing

their studies in an energy-related field.

Scholarships will be presented at Ohio Energy Project’s Youth Energy

Celebration on May 15, 2018 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Before beginning your application, please review the full scholarship

requirements.

Visit https://www.ohioenergy.org/students-and-families/dpl-

vectren-scholarship-application for applications and details

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Hillsbor

o Jr.

Women'

s

Scholars

hip

$1,0

00

Open to female seniors in Highland County with a Hillsboro mailing

address.

Please see the Counselor’s office for application and details

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Austin

E.

Knowlto

n

Honors

Scholars

hip –

Chatfiel

d

College

Varie

s

Available to high school senior who is an Ohio resident.

Awarded based on consideration of academic ability, leadership

potential, goal clarity, and community involvement. Must have a final

3.0 GPA>

Scholarship requires a commitment of attending Chatfield college for

two full-time years.

Visit http://www.chatfield.edu/admissions/apply-for-financial-

aid/austin-e-knowlton-honors-scholarship-application/ for

application and details

NE

W

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Super

Start

Scholars

hip –

Souther

n State

Commu

nity

College

Designed to offer high school seniors the opportunity to accelerate

their college goals by taking up to six credits tuition free during the

summer semester immediately following the completion of their high

school career. The scholarship is non-transferrable and can only be

used during the summer semester. Requirements: restricted to

graduating high school seniors with minimum 2.75 GPA

Application Available

@ http://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/forms/scholarships/applicatio

n-super-start.pdf

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“B.

Davis

Scholars

hip”

Varie

s

The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a

scholarship for 2017.

Please visit our website at

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read

about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please

browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for

scholarships. Our website was developed solely for the purpose of

helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to

improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we

charge nothing for the information or the application

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Fast-

Break

Scholars

hip –

Chatfield

College

Varie

s

Get a jump start on your education-take TWO classes for the price of

ONE! Every 2017 graduate qualifies for this deal!

The scholarship is valid for the summer semester only @ Chatfield

College

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Highlan

d

County

Retired

Teacher

s

Associat

ion

Scholars

hip

$500

Applicants must be enrolled as a full- time student in an

accredited college or university for the academic year for which

funding is being sought.

Applicants must be an Education Major, pursuing a degree in

the field of preschool, elementary, or secondary education.

Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0

Scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants seeking

scholarship awards for additional years of study are encouraged to

apply annually.

Money awarded is paid directly to the university/college you

attend in the fall.

See Guidance Office for application and details

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Harold

W.

Spargur

Memori

al

Scholars

hip

$500

Applicants must be enrolled as a full- time student in an

accredited college or university for the academic year for which

funding is being sought.

Applicants must be an Education Major, pursuing a degree in

the field of preschool, elementary, or secondary education.

Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0

Scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants seeking

scholarship awards for additional years of study are encouraged to

apply annually.

Money awarded is paid directly to the university/college you

attend in the fall.

See Guidance Office for application and details

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Highlan

d

County

Society

for

Children

&

Adults,

Inc.

Betty

Collins

Scholars

hip

Varie

s

This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who is a resident of

Highland County, has taken the ACT or SAT if required, and has a

disability or has a parent, sibling or child with a disability.

Requirements: have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Send application to 111 W. Walnut Street, Hillsboro, OH 45133. See

below for application.

http://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/forms/scholarships/application-

betty-collins-scholarship.pdf

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Groth &

Associat

es

$1,0

00

The Lawyers here at Groth & Associates are proud to offer a generous

$1,000.00 scholarship for any individuals who qualify. To qualify for

this scholarship:

1. Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0+

2. Fill out the form with your contact information

3. Attach school transcript to verify enrollment

4. Attach a 500-word essay about difficulties or hardships you

have had to personally overcome

http://www.grothlaw.com/scholarship/

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College

Credit

Plus

Trustee

Scholars

hip –

Souther

n State

Commu

nity

College

Granted by the Board of Trustees of Southern State to high school

graduates from the graduating class preceding Fall semester who

enroll full-time at Southern State and have successfully completed at

least one College Credit Plus class offered through Southern State

while in high school. Requirements: minimum grade point average

2.5, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for a second

year renewal. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

required.

Application Available

@ http://www.sscc.edu/financialaid/forms/scholarships/CCP-

scholarship.pdf